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BIOGRAPHIES
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The History of Miami County, Ohio
Publ. Chicago: W. H. Beers & Co.,
1880
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H. B. DENMAN,
physician; Allen's P. O.; was born in Spring Creek Township, Miami
Co., Ohio, Feb. 4, 1843, and is a son of Abraham and Margaret A.
(Stickle) Denman, whose death occurred in 1855; Abraham
married for his second wife, Catherine Lee and now resides in
Miami Co. H. B. was raised on his father's farm,
assisting in all the duties connected with agricultural pursuits
until his majority; his early education was obtained in the district
schools; in 1864, he entered the schools of Dayton, Ohio, where he
remained until Mar. 4, of the following spring; at this time
commenced the study of medicine under Prof. D. D. Bramble, of
Cincinnati; H. B. applied his time closely and allowed no
thought on other occupations to trouble his mind; in 1866, he
attended his first course of lectures at the Cincinnati College of
Medicine and Surgery, from which he graduated in 1869; on Jun. 1,
1870, he commenced the practice of his profession in Lena, Brown
Township, where he has since been located, attending closely to all
duties of the medical profession. Sept. 24, 1874, his nuptial
was celebrated with Rose H. Brecount, she was born in
Champaign Co., Ohio, Jul. 30, 1846; one child was born to them July
9, 1875, Mattie B. Mrs. Denman is a daughter of S.
G. and Tamer (White) Brecount.
Source:
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JOHN W. DILL,
farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Fletcher; was born in Greene Co.,
Ohio, Mar. 18, 1830, and is a son of Burton and Elizabeth (Davis)
Dill; they are both natives of Delaware; their marriage was
celebrated soon after the war of 1812, through which Burton Dill
passed, enduring many hardships. About 1819, they emigrated
West, locating in Sugar Creek Township, Greene Co., Ohio, where they
both died, he in the 47th year of his age, and she in her 66th year.
Their children were seven in number, of whom four are now living.
John W. was raised on the farm, and secured a common-school
education in his native county; after his majority, he engaged in
carpentering which was his steady occupation for four years;
afterward he followed it in connection with farming. In 1869,
he purchased his present farm of 50 acres, in Sec. 19, Brown
Township, Miami Co.; he located on his farm in 1872, and many
changes have been made since; at present his farm is all under
cultivation and well improved. He married Mary Worthington,
of Montgomery Co., Apr. 28, 1855; her death occurred Jun. 8, 1873,
at the age of 33 years 1 month and 8 days; she was the mother of
three children - George A., Daniel and Sarah E.,
deceased. Mr. Dill married for his second wife, Jane
Snodgrass, born in Spring Creek Township, Miami Co., who is a
daughter of Thomas and Lucinda Snodgrass.
Source:
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J. A. DUER,
retired farmer; P. O. Fletcher. Another of the pioneers of
Miami Co. is J. A. Duer, who was born in Bucks Co., Penn., in
1809, and is a son of William and Charlotte (Anderson) Duer.
J. A. was raised to farm life until 17 years of age, during
which time he procured a common education. In 1826, he engaged
in the blacksmith trade, which he completed in 1830; the same spring
he emigrated West, first stopping in Warren Co., Ohio, as a
journeyman; in the fall of 1830, he came to Miami Co., and bought 80
acres of and in Sec. 8, Brown Township, where he opened up a shop in
the wilds, to do such smithing as the pioneers might need.
Remaining a few years, he located in Fletcher, and continued his
trade until the purchase of his present farm of 160 acres in Sec.
13, Brown Township, and afterward worked at his trade in Montgomery
Co., Ohio, a quarter of a century; from that time thence to 1874,
his entire time was devoted to the farm; he then turned it to his
son, and now lives retired on the same. Mr. Duer came
to Miami Co., when wilds abounded, and since then, he with other
pioneers, has made many changes. In 1833, married Sarah
Fryback, who was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, in 1814; ten
children have been born to them, of whom five sons are living, viz.,
George W., William A., John, Elias F. and James T.
Mr. and Mrs. Duer have been consistent members of the
Presbyterian Church of Fletcher for nearly twoscore years.
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JOSEPH S. DUER,
farmer; P. O. Conover; was born in Bucks Co., Penn., Sept. 9, 1838,
and is a son of George S., who was born in Pennsylvania Oct.
1, 1796, and was raised on a farm. About 1823, he married
Sarah Titus, who was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in
1804; they were the parents of two children, of whom one died in
infancy; the mother, in 1829, was called away; George S.
afterward married, for his second wife, Mary Slack, who was a
native of Pennsylvania; they, in 1852, emigrated to Ohio, and
settled in Sec. 8, Brown Township, Miami Co., where her deceased
occurred Dec. 12, 1876; three children were born to them of whom
Joseph S. is the youngest; he was brought up to agricultural
pursuits, and received a common education. Sept. 9, 1861, he
enlisted in the 8th I. V. I., to defend his country; while in the
service he participated in one severe battle; was mustered out of
service Sept. 9, 1864, and returned home, where he again engaged in
farming, which has since been his occupation. He has since his
majority been elected to and filled the office of Township Trustee.
Upon Nov. 12, 1867, his marriage with Jane N. White was
celebrated; she was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, in 1845; their
children are four in number of whom all are now living, viz.-
Claire R., George O., Anna M. and Charles S.; the parents
of Mrs. Duer, George and Mary J. (Anderson) White,
were both natives of Pennsylvania, and emigrated to Champaign Co.,
Ohio, in 1831, and removed to Miami Co. in 1851, where their decease
occurred, his in 1869 and Mrs. White's in 1878.
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WILLIAM H. DUER,
farmer; P. O. Conover; was born in Bucks Co., Pen., July 15, 1836,
and is a son of George S. Duer, whose name can be seen under
the sketch of Joseph S. Duer; received a common education,
and was brought up to farm labors; after coming West he continued at
home, and assisted in all the duties connected with farm life until
his majority, after which, he entered the path of life for himself,
and by diligence and forethought, financially progressed until 1866;
he then purchased his present farm of 80 acres in Sec. 14, Brown
Township, where he is well situated. Upon November, 1859, his
marriage with Susannah Moore was celebrated; she was a
daughter of William Moore, who was born September,
1831, and died in 1874, leaving husband and two children, viz.,
Mary S., born Nov. 16, 1860, and James L., born Oct. 3,
1866. Mr. Duer married, for his second companion,
Sarah E. Worthington, March, 1876; they have one son, George
F., born Oct. 18, 1877.
Source:
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MICHAEL DUNCAN, Justice of the
Peace ; P. O. Fletcher; was born April 8, 1822, near the St. John
River, New Brunswick, a few miles from Fredericton. Mr.
Duncan is a son of John Duncan, whose name will
be seen under the sketch of T. P. Duncan in some part of this
volume. Michael is one of twelve brothers and sisters,
of whom seven are now living, of which he is the oldest; he was
raised to agricultural pursuits and obtained a medium education; his
farm duties were continued until 1840. at which time he engaged in
saw-milling; ten years later, he commenced to clear a farm of 40
acres in Brown Township; this work was continued until 1852, when he
engaged in general merchandising in Fletcher, Miami Co.; this was
continued until four years ago; during this time his attention was
directed to the buying and handling of grain. Mr.
Duncan, since 1876, has been called upon by his friends to fill
many of the public offices in his township. The marriage of Mr.
Duncan and Lydia C. Howland was celebrated Dec.
25, 1845; Lydia was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Feb. 4, 1825 ; the
children of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan are Caroline H., now Mrs.
John Robbins; John, and Hannah J., now
Mrs. William W. Hobart. Mr. and Mrs.
Duncan have for over one and a half score of years been
consistent members of the Baptist Church. The father and
mother of Mrs. Duncan were both natives of New Jersey; they
emigrated to Ohio soon after the war of 1812, locating in Warren
Co.; afterward came to Brown Township, Miami Co., where they both
passed away, Mrs. Howland Jan. 20, 1860, in the 56th
year of her age; Mr. Howland May 3, 1873, in his 76th year.
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T. P. DUNCAN, farmer and
stock-raiser ; P. 0. Fletcher; is a son of John Duncan,
who was born in Ireland Aug. 16, 1797, and received a medium
education under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church ; in 1817,
he emigrated to New Brunswick where, Aug. 18, 1819, he married
Deborah Knoop ; she was born
in New Brunswick March 22, 1796; in 1822, they emigrated to Ohio,
and settled in Elizabeth Township, Miami Co., where they remained
five years; they then removed to Brown Township and located on Sec.
24, where they spent many happy days; they were consistent members
of the Baptist Church; Jan. 15, 1870, Mrs.
Duncan died; Mr. Duncan still survives, and
resides in the village of Fletcher; he was the father of eleven
children, of whom seven are now living, two being ministers of the
Baptist denomination. T. P. Duncan was born on what is
his present farm in 1832, and was brought up to agricultural
pursuits; his education was that of a common-school course. In
the rebellion of 1861, he enlisted in Co. F, 147th O. V. I., to
defend his native country. After his return, he continued his
farm pursuits. Sept. 14, 1854, he married Abigail
Branson, who was born in this county Feb. 26, 1836, and
died March 19, 1876, leaving four children; four had passed away
previous to her death. T. P. married for his second wife
Mary E. Hottle, who was born in Virginia March 11, 1842, and is
the mother of two living children.
Source:
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ANDREW
DUNN, carpenter; P. O. Fletcher; is a son of Simeon and
Sophia (Read) Dunn, who was a native of New Jersey; his wife of
Ohio; their marriage was celebrated in Green Co., Ohio, where they
both passed from the stage of life; ten children were born to them,
Andrew being the fifth one; he was born in Greene Co., June
22, 1816, and brought up on the farm to the age of 15 years; in the
mean time, he procured a moderate education; in 1831, he was
apprenticed to the carpenter's trade, under Samuel C. Michell;
he located in Fletcher in 1838, where he has since resided; soon
after his arrival he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law;
they at once commenced contracting and building; this partnership
has since been dissolved, but Mr. Dunn has been favorably
known as a carpenter. May 10, 1840, he married Belinda
Earhart; she was a native of Butler Co., Ohio; her death
occurred the same year in which she was married. Mr. Dunn
married, for his second wife, Mrs. Juliana (Earhart) McQuillen;
she is also a native of Butler Co., Ohio, born in 1821; their
children are four in number - Franklin, Simeon H., Wilson S.
and David T.
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D. B. EARHART,
teacher, Fletcher, was born in Brown Township, Miami Co., Feb. 16,
1841; he was raised to agricultural pursuits, and his early
education was acquired in the district school; he attended the high
schools of Troy and Piqua, thereby amply preparing himself for the
profession of teaching; this had been his entire occupation for
several years; he is now located in the village of Fletcher, where
he has charge of the schools of that place. His nuptials with
Elizabeth Weatherhead were celebrated in 1867; the issue of
the union are Effie E., Myrtle C., deceased, Clara M.,
deceased, and Wilbur S.; Mrs. Earhart was born in Lost
Creek Township, Miami Co., and is a daughter of James and Elinore
(Sayers) Weatherland.
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J. N. FRAZIER,
general merchant, Conover. Mr. Frazier was born in
Montgomery Co., Ohio, Aug. 27, 1818, where he was brought up to farm
labor; in 1828, he came to this county and continued farm pursuits
until 1836; in the mean time he received a moderate education; about
1836-37, he engaged in the carpenter's trade, which he continued
until 1859, when he changed his pursuit to his present business,
locating in Fletcher, Brown Township, where he carried a stock
similar to that which he now carries in Conover; he continued his
business in Fletcher until 862, when he removed to where he now is
having an investment, in goods and property, of about $5,000; Mr.
Frazier, since his majority, has held the most prominent offices
of Brown Township. Aug. 29, 1841, he married Rhoda V.
Brecount, who was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, and is two years
his junior; their children are four in number, of whom all are
living, viz., Sarah P., Solomon G., Anna and Franklin B.,
of whom all, save the youngest, are now married. The father of
J. N., Benjamin Frazier, was born in Burlington Co., N. J.,
about 1788, where he was brought up to the blacksmith's trade, which
was his chief occupation during life. During the war of 1812,
he married Beulah Norcross, who was a native of New Jersey,
and six years his junior; in 1814, they emigrated to Ohio, and
located in Centerville, Washington Township, Montgomery Co., where
they remained a number of years; they afterward removed to Shelby
Co., Ohio, where they died, Mr. Frazier at the age of 70
years, and Mr. Frazier attaining 88 years; eight children
were born to them, of whom all are now living; seven are married and
have families.
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S. G. FRAZIER,
general merchant, Allen's, was born in Fletcher, Brown Township,
Miami Co., Jan. 20, 1847; he is the junior member of the firm of
Colvin & Frazier, and spent his earlier days on the farm,
receiving a common education; in the year 1867 or 1868, he began
life for himself, and has been variously engaged until entering upon
his present business, which is described in the sketch of J. F.
Colvin. Mr. Frazier's marriage with Belle
Robinson was celebrated Aug. 20, 1878; she was born in Miami
Co., Ohio.
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